TEMP LPN - $30 / hr

Longleaf Hospital; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Longleaf Hospital in Alexandria, LA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for full-time night and day shifts. The role focuses on behavioral health care within a comprehensive inpatient/outpatient setting. CPR and de-escalation certification are required, with emphasis on patient safety and quality care.

Graduates from accredited nursing programs with LPN/LVN licensure are encouraged to apply. Experience preferred, with opportunities for growth in a supportive clinical team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• One year of nursing experience preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic nursing care.
• Follow care plans and document patient status.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to meet patient needs.
• Ensure patient safety and respond to changes promptly.
• Provide comfort measures and therapeutic communication.
• Administer medications per orders and policies.
• Maintain professional nursing standards and accurate documentation.

Skills

LPN/LVN license

CPR certification

De-escalation training

First aid

Education

Accredited nursing program graduate

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) opportunity available!

This is a Temporary assignment and not a benefit-eligible position. This is not an agency contract and we do not cover travel stipends or reimbursements for travel.

SHIFT: FT Nights 7p-7a and Days 7a-7p

Come join our team as a LPN, at Longleaf Hospital! We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!

Located about two hours northwest of Baton Rouge, Longleaf Hospital is the leading mental health and addiction treatment provider in Alexandria, Louisiana.

We offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults of all genders.

At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

• DISORDERS & ADDICTIONS TREATED
• Mental Health & Behavioral Disorders
• Substance Use Disorder (SUD) & Addictions
• LEVELS OF CARE
• Detoxification
• Inpatient
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
• Outpatient Services
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
• SPECIALTY TRACKS & SERVICES
• Active Military & Veteran

Flexible hours available for FT shifts

• 7pm-7am

Essential Functions

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice in carrying out care plan objectives and goals.
• Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
• Collaborate with others to ensure that patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
• Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs.
• Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
• Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patient, visitors, coworkers and others involved in the patient's treatment in an effective manner.
• Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice.
• Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures, other external governing and credentialing bodies, performance improvement standards and psychiatric nursing standards.
• Responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient symptoms, responses and progress.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
• One or more years' of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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